St. Vincents Hospital

The planned new medical facility of St. Vincent's in the West Village was dealt a setback today, as the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission sent the hospital back to the drawing boards. At issue were concerns about the demolition of numerous structures in the historic district to make way for a block of townhouses and a condo tower built by Rudin family.

While the commission did not vote on the plan, according to commission spokeswoman Elisabeth de Bourbon, commissioners said it required major revisions, with some suggesting the hospital rethink the proposal in full.  read more »

The site of St. Vincent’s midtown hospital on West 51st Street, formerly St. Clare’s Hospital, has closed for $84.7 million, according to public records.

The Observer reported on the deal earlier this month, and buyer Tessler Development Company told us they intend to keep the hospital structure, renovate its interior, and put in place apartments or dormitory housing.

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St. Vincent’s Hospital